"No Jeans January" Style Challenge
Day 1 of #NoJeansJanuary kicks off
By Megan Collins | Jan 4 2016
Have we got a New Year’s resolution for you. It’s challenging, but fun. A stretch outside your comfort zone, but so satisfying. And the best part?
You only have to keep it for a month.
We’re issuing a 30-day wardrobe challenge that starts…well, technically it started on January 1 but I’m pretty sure we were all in sweats until this morning anyway – so, it starts today! We’re calling it: No Jeans January.
Too many people (men and women both) let themselves fall into a style rut, and never is that more true than in the winter months. When you wake up and it’s still dark out, it just feels easier to throw on jeans and a button-down, rather than…well, anything else.
So we’re detoxing from our denim habit – and we want you to join the challenge.
Don’t worry, we’ll help along the way with a new outfit idea each day.
Need more motivation? When you share your looks using the hashtag #NoJeansJanuary, you’re entered to win* a $250 Bar III gift card to help you keep making a style statement, all year long. (ed. note: this promotion is now closed)
Need ideas on how to go jeans-free in January? SG HQ has the style challenge calendar for you:
Make it your phone’s screensaver, print it out and tape it up next to your mirror, write each day’s outfit idea in your planner (does anyone other than me still use a planner?), then flex your denim-free muscles by sharing your jeans-free look on social media using the hashtag #NoJeansJanuary.
Breaking down No Jeans January:
Tell us:
Which daily style challenge are looking forward trying out this month?
Follow along on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and right here on SG to stay up to date with every day of #NoJeansJanuary. Thanks to Bar III for making this wardrobe challenge possible!
*U.S. residents only!
I’m not one for New Years resolution, but I’m always up for a challenge. I really like the calendar with ideas and I’ve found myself trying to plan out my outfits more often. I tend to wear a lot of denim, but have adopted the 5-Day 5-Ways mentality around this.
Also, day one, live from The Winter Classic.
hahah, love it!!!
Nice! Although it was a little rough being a B’s fan that day…
Don’t even get me started, HAH. A great experience though despite the outcome.
Go Hawks! 😉
GO HABS!
Hello, colored chinos. A bit of spring always looks good!
Depends on what color you go with, right?
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No jeans? No problem for me! So we can post it on Instagram?
That’s what I like to hear! But what about jogger pants…giving them a try?
To borrow a phrase from the podcast, not this dude.
@Brittany_StyleGirlfriend
for those who don’t have joggers (and couldn’t wear them to the office anyways) what would be your alternatives. I want to try and stay as close to the challenge as possible but joggers, nordic sweaters, turtleneck, colored chinos and pattered suit are all not covered in my closet. I am thinking hoodie, chunky sweater, shawl collar, cords and patterned jacket as alternatives.
Yes! Just remember to use the hashtag #nojeansjanuary so we’re sure to see it
So Megan, let’s say we share on IG. Are we supposed to tag bar III or SG or Megan Collins? Or are we just using #nojeansjanuary?
Hey, the more the merrier, but we’ll see it so long as you tag #nojeansjanuary 🙂
it’s -30 up here in the City of Champions. Denim is one of very few options.
I picked up a pair of flannel lined chinos from J Crew recently. It never gets cold enough to wear them in SoCal, but they’re perfect for camping or when I go to the mountains and want a little bit extra warmth without wearing long underwear or compression pants underneath.
Are they from Uniqlo? Uniqlo have these fleece lined chinos and dress pants, perfect for up here in Mooseland – but we don’t have Uniqlo. Heck we only get chip n pin 5-6 years ago.
No, they’re from J Crew. What’s chip n pin?
on your debit or credit card there is a gold chip and you insert your pin when you pay for stuff, we’ve had it for like 20 years maybe but in Canada only been around for like 5 ish
oh, gotcha. If it makes you feel any better, chip’d cards only started being released in the States this year. They’ll be mandatory going forward, but merchants have 2-3 years to become compliant.
Saw your SC post last week and tried to comment, but couldn’t. Do you not accept comments on SC?
What about a jean jacket…..?
https://www.instagram.com/p/_w3tTfsqCy/?taken-by=matty_westside
An Oilers cap would work so much better.
haha!
At the risk of sounding like a total dummy…what is SC?
And I’m okay with the jean jacket. @Brittany_StyleGirlfriend:disqus – what do you think?
SC = Snap Chat
Riiiiiight!!!! Hmm, no, I don’t think we have it set up to receive comments back..I wouldn’t even know how to I doubt.
But put those pics up on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and we’ll find ’em!
I think it’s just #1? Who can send me snaps?
http://mashable.com/2014/08/13/snapchat-tips-and-tricks/#YHA1oE0655qA
Do you accept Tinder messages? >:)
I’m on board with the jean jacket too!
OK I am in although a couple of those days I will skip (no joggers or bomber for me s I don’t have any). But I am otherwise going to give it a shot – got a micro gingham and windowpane plaid together today.
Great! Can’t wait to see you share your looks on social media using the #nojeansjanuary hashtag, Tod!
And don’t worry about the specific outfits – the calendar is more about inspiration than dictation 🙂
I’ll need to get over my reluctance to get others to photograph me then so no promises!
No better time! $250 to Bar III being handed out each week should hopefully be incentive enough. Take a look at all their good stuff: http://www1.macys.com/shop/mens-clothing/mens-bar-iii?id=58083
Sadly no love for Canada but I have started posting – just need to find a way to get pictures as nice as Enrique!
lol I just saw this today and already lost on day 2 #sadness